Range & Habitat:

Has been recorded in scattered locations around the state which may indicate spotty distribution or a lack of complete censusing.

Small streams, seeps and trickles, usually larger than Tiger or Arrowhead Spiketail habitat but absent from the larger streams and small rivers where Twin-spotted is found.

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male lateral

female dorsal

female lateral

Description:

Black or dark brown, with prominent yellow thoracic stripes and large arrow or delta shaped yellow lateral spots on the abdomen.  Twin-spotted Spiketail also has pairs of spots, but they are smaller and located dorsally, nearly touching.  Arrowhead Spiketail has a single row of arrow shaped dorsal spots.

River Cruisers have a single lateral thoracic stripe and different behavior.

Conservation Status:

Global: G5 - Secure globally, but possibly rare in parts of its range

Flight season:

Early Date: 4/21
Late Date: 7/8

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